- Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times! Keep all distractions, such as cell phones or even the radio, off and away from you. While focus to your front do Take a Look in Back View Mirror as well Right Hand side & Left Hand side so that you get an 360 degree over view what is happening around any mud slide or falling tree, electric pole, hanging electrical wires , or in coming hazard etc
- Keep a minimum of a good five car length from the car in front of you. You never know what other drivers are going to do or what could happen to you! If that feels too close or too far a rule of thumb is 1 second of following distance per 10 mph (16 km/h). That holds true especially in bad weather.
- Drive at or below the speed limit to the extent that you are comfortable with, and can see far enough in front of you to appropriately make driving decisions.
- Be aware of hydroplaning. This is where your vehicle travels on top of the water and has NO or very little contact with the ground. Your traction is reduced significantly. To safely get out of a hydroplaning situation let off the gas and steer straight or slightly in the direction you must go. Do not make sudden motions and remain calm.
- Avoid flooded roads. Never drive through standing or flowing water in a road way unless you have no choice or you are able to follow someone else to judge the depth of the water. Flooding the engine of your car can cause the engine to stall, and deep water can actually float your car and take it off the roadway.
- Turn on the defroster if the windshield begins to fog. In hot, muggy weather, air conditioned air (which cannot contain as much moisture) will usually clear the inside of the windshield faster than non air conditioned.
- Watch for splashing from potholes and pools of water that accumulate at clogged storm drain pipes and low areas of the pavement. Highways also develop "ruts" where the heaviest traffic tracks, and you may be able to position your vehicle while remaining in your lane to avoid these.
- Beware of driving in the rain, especially at night. Motorcycles or even other dark-colored cars can be camouflaged amongst glistening raindrops on side windows and mirrors. It's best to have a light colored car that isn't easily camouflaged in the night.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Driving in the Rain Tips
Driving in the rain can be a scary thing, and in the night, it is even worse. It is difficult to see out of the window, and the other car's lights seems to make it worse. Especially when you begin to hydroplane! Here are some tips to help you if you have to drive through the rain:
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The Car of the Future Today
The all-new Lincoln MKC, now available here at Antelope Valley Ford Lincoln Mazda in Lancaster, California, is a small premium utility vehicle that carries exclusive luxury and technology. It’s a significant entry in the segment and a compelling example of the excellence being generated by the reinvigorated Lincoln Motor Company. In addition to premium materials, exciting performance, a quiet interior and a supple ride, the 2015 Lincoln MKC delivers sophisticated, customer-focused technologies.
The finely-crafted cabin of the 2015 Lincoln MKC is filled with high-tech features. You might notice the signature push-button gear shifter first. Removing a bulky, outmoded shifter frees up space to create a more open, inviting interior. The plush interior with French stitching and warm wood trim is an elegant place to spend time.
You’re supported not only by excellent seats covered in available Bridge of Weir leather, but also by technology like SYNC® with MyLincoln Touch®. These systems allow you to make your Lincoln MKC your own. You can use voice-activated commands, which turn the 2015 Lincoln MKC into your technological co-pilot, or the easy-to-use controls displayed on the eight-inch touch-screen – the largest screen in the class.
Available enhanced THX® II-Certified audio is the first of its kind to use THX®-distributed bass technology. There are 14 speakers to cover right, center and left, and the result is a deeply immersive experience.
SYNC® with MyLincoln Touch® is easy to use. Each quadrant of the screen gives you control over a different set of functions, including communications, navigation, entertainment, and climate. Simple voice control over your music and phone calls is just a push of the steering-wheel mounted button away. An integrated hard drive can store thousands of songs, and SYNC® Services provides turn-by-turn directions over the speaker system; 411 business search providing access to more than 14 million U.S. business listings; the ability to send directions from MapQuest® to SYNC®; personalized daily information like news, sports, weather, and even traffic alerts; and travel services for assistance when you’re out on the road.
SYNC® Audible Text Messages can read incoming texts from your paired phone, and you can respond with a variety of customizable preset outgoing messages. Using SYNC® Internet Connectivity, you can create a Wi-Fi hotspot that shares your phone’s internet connection.
The 2015 Lincoln MKC also features the latest Lincoln safety technology. Collision Warning with Brake Support helps you avoid fender benders by using audible and visual alerts, along with automatic brake assist, if it senses the potential for a front-end collision. The Lincoln MKC is the first Lincoln to feature available Park-Out Assist, which further enhances Active Park Assist. Now, you can use Active Park Assist to get your Lincoln MKC into a parallel parking spot and Park-Out Assist will guide you out. The Lane Keeping System identifies lane markers with the use of rearview-mirror mounted cameras. If you start to drift out of your lane, the system will sound a chime and pop up a message on the left cluster screen.
There is also an available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) to keep watch for cars you can’t see. Using radar sensors, BLIS® continuously monitors your blind spots to detect vehicles that you may not have noticed. BLIS also features Cross-Traffic Alert, which helps detect traffic as you back out of parking spaces.
With the MyLincoln Mobile™ app, you can even start, lock, unlock, and find your vehicle. Plus, the app will even allow you to schedule a remote start, place a call for roadside assistance, and check the fuel level, tire pressure, and battery status.
The 2015 Lincoln MKC is a high-tech Lincoln. With state-of-the-art driver support technology, infotainment and connectivity, the 2015 Lincoln MKC offers luxury buyers an engaging and personalized experience. If you want to drive the crossover of the future today, schedule your test drive of the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC.
The finely-crafted cabin of the 2015 Lincoln MKC is filled with high-tech features. You might notice the signature push-button gear shifter first. Removing a bulky, outmoded shifter frees up space to create a more open, inviting interior. The plush interior with French stitching and warm wood trim is an elegant place to spend time.
You’re supported not only by excellent seats covered in available Bridge of Weir leather, but also by technology like SYNC® with MyLincoln Touch®. These systems allow you to make your Lincoln MKC your own. You can use voice-activated commands, which turn the 2015 Lincoln MKC into your technological co-pilot, or the easy-to-use controls displayed on the eight-inch touch-screen – the largest screen in the class.
Available enhanced THX® II-Certified audio is the first of its kind to use THX®-distributed bass technology. There are 14 speakers to cover right, center and left, and the result is a deeply immersive experience.
SYNC® with MyLincoln Touch® is easy to use. Each quadrant of the screen gives you control over a different set of functions, including communications, navigation, entertainment, and climate. Simple voice control over your music and phone calls is just a push of the steering-wheel mounted button away. An integrated hard drive can store thousands of songs, and SYNC® Services provides turn-by-turn directions over the speaker system; 411 business search providing access to more than 14 million U.S. business listings; the ability to send directions from MapQuest® to SYNC®; personalized daily information like news, sports, weather, and even traffic alerts; and travel services for assistance when you’re out on the road.
SYNC® Audible Text Messages can read incoming texts from your paired phone, and you can respond with a variety of customizable preset outgoing messages. Using SYNC® Internet Connectivity, you can create a Wi-Fi hotspot that shares your phone’s internet connection.
The 2015 Lincoln MKC also features the latest Lincoln safety technology. Collision Warning with Brake Support helps you avoid fender benders by using audible and visual alerts, along with automatic brake assist, if it senses the potential for a front-end collision. The Lincoln MKC is the first Lincoln to feature available Park-Out Assist, which further enhances Active Park Assist. Now, you can use Active Park Assist to get your Lincoln MKC into a parallel parking spot and Park-Out Assist will guide you out. The Lane Keeping System identifies lane markers with the use of rearview-mirror mounted cameras. If you start to drift out of your lane, the system will sound a chime and pop up a message on the left cluster screen.
There is also an available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) to keep watch for cars you can’t see. Using radar sensors, BLIS® continuously monitors your blind spots to detect vehicles that you may not have noticed. BLIS also features Cross-Traffic Alert, which helps detect traffic as you back out of parking spaces.
With the MyLincoln Mobile™ app, you can even start, lock, unlock, and find your vehicle. Plus, the app will even allow you to schedule a remote start, place a call for roadside assistance, and check the fuel level, tire pressure, and battery status.
The 2015 Lincoln MKC is a high-tech Lincoln. With state-of-the-art driver support technology, infotainment and connectivity, the 2015 Lincoln MKC offers luxury buyers an engaging and personalized experience. If you want to drive the crossover of the future today, schedule your test drive of the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
2015 Lincoln Navigator
The BIG Reveal: 2015 Lincoln Navigator
The all new Lincoln Navigator has been unveiled during the Washington Auto Show.The new Navigator full-sized SUV has been given a fresh face, along with a new engine.
Replacing the 5.4-liter V8 in the current Navigator is a version of the 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 used in the Lincoln MKS and MKT, here with at least 370 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque.
The redesigned interior features optional leather seating all around and upgraded trim materials, including Ziricote wood.
The 2015 Navigator will be in showrooms this Fall.
For more information about our current 2014 Lincoln Navigator, call us at 888-457-1164 or visit www.antelopevalleylincoln.com.
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